BREAKING PRIDE FM NEWS

Organisers have revealed final details for Pride in London, which takes place on Saturday the 5th of July. More than thirty-five thousand participants are expected to join the parade through central London, with around six hundred groups taking part and stages planned across the West End. Organisers say it will once again be one of the largest Pride celebrations in Europe.

Charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony. linked to the organisation of Pride events in the Hungarian capital have been dropped. The move comes amid continuing debate over restrictions affecting Pride celebrations in Hungary, with campaigners describing the decision as a positive development for freedom of assembly.

New guidance on police strip-searches has been welcomed by campaigners after concerns were raised about the treatment of queer people and other minority groups. The National Police Chiefs’ Council says the changes will strengthen safeguards, improve oversight and help build confidence among communities that have reported negative experiences when dealing with the police.

A new report has ranked the best and worst states in the United States for queer people. California topped the list thanks to its legal protections and healthcare access, while Tennessee was ranked last, followed by Oklahoma and Florida. Researchers say the findings highlight a growing divide in rights and protections depending on where people live.

David Furnish has warned that international cuts to HIV funding could put decades of progress at risk. Speaking ahead of a major global conference, the filmmaker and campaigner said reductions in support could lead to more infections and fewer people receiving treatment, particularly in lower-income countries.

Drag performer and actor Jinkx Monsoon is heading to the West End, having been cast in the London production of Oh, Mary. The Tony Award-winning star, best known for winning RuPaul’s Drag Race twice, will take on the lead role in the comedy when it opens later this year.

The BBC has confirmed that I Kissed A Girl will return for a second series. The dating show, which brings together women looking for love, is expected to return later this year, with producers promising more romance, drama and unforgettable moments as the franchise continues to grow.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a Pride Month campaign titled “Trans Rights Are Human Rights”. The initiative, developed with the city’s Commission on Human Rights, includes posters, banners and digital advertising across New York throughout June, reminding residents that discrimination based on gender identity or expression is illegal under city law. Mamdani said trans New Yorkers deserve to live safely, openly and joyfully, and pledged that the city would continue to protect their rights.